Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. ominous

extremely attentive to detail and ethics

criticize harshly

to accumulate and store

giving a feeling of foreboding or worry

2. yardstick

measure for evaluation

with determination

podium for sermons

calm; unshakable; tranquil

3. ineffable

indescribable, beyond words

emphasize or highlight

peripheral or barely relevant

descent from ancestors

4. indefatigable

beginning to develop; emerging

tireless, persistent, never gives up

soft diffused light before sunrise or sunset

regard with deep respect

5. maverick

strong dislike or hate.

someone who causes destruction

lacking respect for something sacred

independent-minded person.

6. castigate

mutually exchanging or returning

inequality, injustice, unfairness

act of complying with a rule or custom

reprimand severely or punish

7. quorum

clever plan or scheme

minimum number for decision-making

devout or religious reverence

expression of disapproval or blame

8. surpass

rejection of all religious or moral principles

exceed or go beyond

effective public speaking or persuasion

lack or scarcity

9. wistful

weapons and military equipment

spread throughout

cloak or covering; responsibility.

longing mixed with sadness

10. recalcitrant

guilt or involvement in wrongdoing

resisting authority or control

of primary importance; fundamental

collectible from a past era

11. venerable

provide with a quality, thing, or amount of money

official ban on trade or movement

respected due to age or wisdom

public announcement

12. rationale

small amount or trivial thing

expert in art or taste

underlying reasoning or explanation

person who manages funerals

13. restitution

person managing others or property

like a palace; grand or luxurious

restoring to original state

large single stone; massive structure.

14. err

violent rotating storm

one ruling with absolute authority

make a mistake or be incorrect

special honour or respect shown publicly

15. vengeance

remove or erase completely

revenge for a wrong or injury

tremble or shake with rapid motion

a controversial argument or debate

16. expediency

practical convenience or advantage

restriction or severe criticism

meticulous about etiquette

state of being a saint

17. ludicrous

shrewd; quick to notice and understand

absurdly humorous; ridiculous.

rude or disrespectful behavior

association or partnership

18. confiscate

class of intellectuals or highly educated people

represent or embody collectively

leader without real power

to seize or take possession

19. warlord

underlying reasoning or explanation

military leader with personal authority

rebellion or revolt

fame and admiration

20. autocracy

to calm or soothe.

government by a single ruler with absolute power

lack of harmony or conflict

rejection of all religious or moral principles

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. ominous

2. yardstick

3. ineffable

4. indefatigable

5. maverick

6. castigate

7. quorum

8. surpass

9. wistful

10. recalcitrant

11. venerable

12. rationale

13. restitution

14. err

15. vengeance

16. expediency

17. ludicrous

18. confiscate

19. warlord

20. autocracy

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. ominous

2. yardstick

3. ineffable

4. indefatigable

5. maverick

6. castigate

7. quorum

8. surpass

9. wistful

10. recalcitrant

11. venerable

12. rationale

13. restitution

14. err

15. vengeance

16. expediency

17. ludicrous

18. confiscate

19. warlord

20. autocracy

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